4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken

shredded chicken pesto pasta

We are absolutely in love with this 4 ingredient pasta dish, it has been a life-saver in my house.

Have any picky eaters in your home, child or ehm… adult? Looking to add more superfood to your meals, without a dinnertime revolt? Are you all about quick & easy meals that come together in minutes?

This 4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Pasta is for you. Busy parents, I’ve got a fabulous recipe to add to your weeknight rotation. Just four ingredients, one pan to clean, and takes only the time to boil up some pasta.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS 4 INGREDIENT CHICKEN PESTO RECIPE:

1 box rotini pasta

8 oz pesto sauce

2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped

1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THIS 4 INGREDIENT CHICKEN PESTO RECIPE:

Boil up pasta according to package instructions, then drain.

Meanwhile, shred meat off of chicken.

Add pasta to large bowl, top with chicken and pesto. Stir gently to coat ingredients with pesto.

Top with Parmesan cheese or preferred toppings. Enjoy!

To make this meal super simple & quick to prepare, I use store-bought pesto (found near the deli) and shredded rotisserie chicken. Let’s make things easy, so it fits into your busy schedule.

To finish it off, I sprinkle on fresh Parmesan cheese, but you can add any topping that your family loves. That’s right, the fourth ingredient is totally customizable. A few ingredients that go well with pesto? Pine nuts, chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned), goat cheese, or basil leaves.

FAQs

What is pesto used for?

You can use it in appetizers, in pastas, as spread on sandwiches, on pizza, stuffed in meats, and in sauces.

What is the difference between red and green pesto?

Green pesto made from pine nuts blended with fresh basil, parmesan or pecorino cheese, garlic and olive oil. Red pesto is made similarly but with either sun-dried tomatoes, grilled red peppers or pimiento.

Is pesto or tomato sauce healthier for you?

Marinara sauce has less calories and allows for twice as much sauce per serving when compared to pesto. However, both sauces contain many health benefits and pesto is a good alternative to use occasionally.

From start to finish, this meal takes about 15 minutes. Plus, it’s full of nutrients and kid-approved. Try it tonight!